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TOPIC: Re:which luggage rack?
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Lisa (User)
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which luggage rack? 5 Years, 4 Months ago
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Hey y'all! I'd really appreciate any advise/input on this. I'm looking at 2 different luggage racks and am not sure which would be better. STR-4WM51-10-01 seems to put too much weight on the license plate thingie. STR-5VP51-30-00 attaches to the existing backrest mount instead of the tail light assembly. Any experience/thoughts to share with me? Thanks in advance.
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Re:which luggage rack? 5 Years, 4 Months ago
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Given the Yamaha stated 10# weight limit either would be okay BUT I went with the STR-5VP51-30-00 and have carried over 10# with no problems
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Regards, Ted
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Lisa (User)
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Re:which luggage rack? 5 Years, 4 Months ago
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That's the one I'm leaning toward. It makes more sense to me to use the backrest mount, which is sturdier than the license plate bracket. Thanks for the help.
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Re:which luggage rack? 5 Years, 4 Months ago
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Go with the backrest mount one...
The other is for those that dont have a backrest mount
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Re:which luggage rack? 5 Years, 4 Months ago
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My first long trip with my roadstar caused me great concern. As you stated the rack does say 10lbs max. I was traveling for 8 two up we had or travel bag filled to the top. Also the bag is a big leather bag and weighs more then the Tbags.
I had a lot of weight on the rack and was concerned if the rack could hold it. It did with NP and since that trip I have made several other long trips with no problems. I think they put 10LBS on it to cover their butts (lawsuits) and all.
It can handle more then 10LBS I would not worry about it.
Ron
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Re:which luggage rack? 5 Years, 4 Months ago
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Use the one that doesn't connect to the license plate bracket. It's the one that I have:
http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/rarivera53
It's a much cleaner look, too.
Good luck!
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Re:which luggage rack? 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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I realize this is an old post but I'm looking at the str-5vp51-30-00
luggage rack. Will this fit right up with my factory sissy bar ?
I have the shorter studded one, is there any additional hardware
required ? If so what would I need ?
Thanks,
Chris
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Re:which luggage rack? 2 Years, 8 Months ago
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They told me at the dealership that the one that mounts to the plate is for the older R*'s. The one that mounts to the luggage rack is for the '03 or the '04 and up. If it mounts to the luggage rack I think it will fit the short sissy bar. My brother has a short rest and it fits on his '07.
D J 
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Last Edit: 2009/09/21 23:45 By deanjenn.
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